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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 11, 1917)
8 A Yard Goods and Sewing Needs Sale of Great Importance TN this event all Yard Goods, Trimmings and departments displaying dress as-J- sortments join, making it one of the most important occasions, of the year. Consult Mrs. Hawley of New York City, Fashion Expert, at the Pattern Counter. See the "FREE," the world's premier Sewing Machine Third Floor. March is home dressmaking time and the fabrics that will be most in demand, together with all the sewing needs and ac cessories that will help to make your sewing season a success, are here in many instances the prices are so low that you will find that remarkable savings may be made now. We illustrate just what may be accomplished with a few yards of materials and the necessary accessories. The Pattern Department will furnish the most stylish patterns at a very nom inal cost, to guide you. Everything you need is here in this event. THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: MARCH 11. 1917. Silks-In Splendid Array--Special Savings Just at the Time You Need Them Most ' The season has opened very auspiciously in the Silk store we are showing broad r assortments than ever and the beauty of the present day silks have never been equalled to our certain knowledge. Remarkable offerings await the early shopper in the Silk Store on Monday. This Offering of Black Silks A sale of Black Silk without parellel. Black Silk of the newest weaves and textures. consisting of 36 and 40-mch Silk and Wool Poplins. Moire Antique. Satins Satin Messalines Radiums Crepes Bengaline Taffetas $1.10 Per Yard Values to $1.75 Foulard. Satin Meteor Failles. Colored Silks, Corduroys, Etc. 32-inch wide-wale Wash Corduroy, the regular fabric for sports wear, in white and rose; an ideal material that will wash and wear; regu- TQ. lar $1.00 quality, per yard t)iL Cascade Crepes 40-inch extra heavy Cascade Crepes, in good as sortment of shades. A popular silk for the new style garments. A bargain at $1.50. Per Shantung Silk 26-inch new rough effect Shantung Silk, for suits, coats and dresses, in the natural color only. Shop early to secure this wonderful bargain. QC,, Per yard ., 0 OL La Jerz Suiting 40-inch new La Jerz Suiting, "the sports silk supreme, in the new spring colorings; cjfl nr yu. per yard. Yo-San Silk "Yo-San" Silk in all the newest stripe combina tions, also plain, to $0 KHonH U9 match; per yard tpti.OyJ ctliU p. Vt) White Khaki Kool and Meadow BrookSatins White Flaki Fool and Meadow Brook Satins are here, also many new novelty effects of thees beau tiful silks are arriving JQ OPvovirl Q 7t daily; per yard ipO. LiO CtllU tpO. O New Silks, $1.50 Dozens of new combinations of new Striped Taffeta, Gros de Londre Satins, Silk and Wool Pop lins, 36 and 40 inches wide, in a bewilder- &i CA ing array of new coloring, per yard p X 0J Taffeta 36-inch new stripe and pin check Taffeta, in solid and changeable effects, in all the fl1 hr new spring colorings; per yard P-L, LtO Georgette Crepe, -Chiffon and Voile. 40 Inches Wide $2.25 Quality $1.29 Yard 2,500 yards Pink, White, Lavender, Electric, Nav y, Gold, Black, Green, etc. Imported Georgette, Chif fon and Voile that will give excellent wear. The fabric s which all women are seeking now. In some colors the lot is limited and early shopping is advised. The quality varies from IV to 6 yards of some with very gen erous quantities in others. The Season's Most Fashionable Laces At Astonishingly Low Prices And at moderate prices, too, to make it doubly worth while to shop here dui-iiij, this Unusual Event. We have one of the best displays of Dainty Laces in this entire western country and in many instances, the prices we are "quoting you cannot match ; . 'rere. Satisfaction in quality and assortment coupled with good savings. " , " Filet Lace The Season's Big Feature ' We are showing a beautiful assortment in all widths; also in sets to match ; white and "real" shades. They are on the crest of the wave of popularity just now. Prices 25c, 50c up to $2.50 Metal Lace Flouncings, Gold and Silver, with beautiful color combinations; effective novelties, white and cream Brussels Net, daintily embroidered in pastel-tinted metal threads. Also embroid ered on white and colored Silk Tulle Nets, 18, 24 and ' CiQn d?1 OC r, (PO Cf 36 inches wide; worth $3.00 to $5.00; yard iOC, tpl.7t) ctHQ tpZ.OU Metal Laces, gold, silver and color'combinations. All-Silk Dress Nets, black, white am! colors. Oriental Net Top Lace flouncings, 36 inches wide, white and cream. Fancy Shadow Allover Kds Laces, 36 inches wide, white and cream; worth up to $1.00. Dainty Lace Flouncings, white and cream, Shadow and Filet patterns, 18 and 24 inches wide. Splendid assortment of Metal Lace, edges in gold and silver, worth 69c - Imported sample lace pieces, Filet and Venise patterns, white and cream, tions to match. Medium and narrow widths; worth 16c ..38c Edges and inser- ash Laces. French and German Vals., also Filet patterns in sets to match. Torchons and foot ings. Jidged and plain headings. Big variety. Edges and insertions. All widths. Worth 10c, yard... Shadow Lace Flouncings, 18 and 24 inches wide. Camisole Laces with beading tops, 18 inches wide; worth 39c .5c .25c rv Require ments for This Model Material 36 Inches' Wide Skirts, 8 yards of material. Coats, 4 yards of material, m yards contrasting material for sash, pocket and collar. 1 yard for hat trimming. 2 silk or beaded tassels. For This Model 4 yards of material. 1 dozen buttons. yards contrasting material. Needles, thread, etc., for sewing. Trimmings Lend Their Influence To a Larger Extent Than Ever This Season As one Fashion writer states "Never has a season brought greater popularity for Beads." Beads have come to the fore and occupy a first place in popularity. So the best thing we can talk about is beads AND WE HAVE THEM TO TALK ABOUT. Beaded Bands in beautiful color -combinations, in floral and con ventional designs. Iridescent bands in all colors for shoulder straps ana trimmings, The season's newest styles in dress trimmings, Indian beaded bands. Unusual assortment of high color combinations, Irides cent bands, plain and fancy colors, yard . .$1.00 .$2.50 The Dress Goods Showing Is Exceptional Most-Wanted Fabrics for Spring The offerings we make in this Department for Monday are so unusually good, that this opportunity to save should be taken fullest advantage of by every woman, to the ex tent that she should buy not only for the immediate present needs, but for the future as well. The fabrics most suitable for the Spring and Summer "home dress-made" ap parel is here the prices are modest to say the least. Very Remarkable Offering of Challies Several thousand yards of those Fine All-Wool Challies, in light and dark ground stripes, dots, buds, sprays, floral designs and many novelty effects, in a large variety of colorings. These are not seconds, but a good range of desirable patterns, 27 inches wide, and usually sell OQ anywhere for 59c and 69c yard. Special for Monday, per yard LdOK, Spring Coatings 64-inch All Wool Spring Coatings in all the new sports colors, such as apple green, gold, char- treuse, military blue, fuchsia, etc., in the new Burella and Velour weaves. M Qf ?0 CA Special for Monday, per yard VO, pO. UU Chiffon Broadcloth 60-inch very fine all pure wool Chiffon Broadcloth, sponged and shrunk;, rich, lustrous, perma nent, finest; guaranteed to wear satisfactorily; in all-the new staple colors, also black. I1 QC A regular $2.60 value, special for Monday, per yard .. .tpX.iW Gaberdines and Epingle Cloth 48 and 60-inch fine, pure All-Wool Gaberdines and Epingle Cloths. A very fine quality that will wear good and in the right weight for spring suits and coats; in all the new spring ?Q shades, also black. A regular $2.25 value, special for Monday, per yard . JJ)X. UU. French Serge 60-inch fine quality all pure wool French Serge, the soft-finish serge that pleats and makes up prettily for the new-style dresses; in all the new wanted spring shades, also black. Special fl1 OQ for Monday, per yard , p X . U All Wool Dress Goods Several hundred pieceB of fine All Wool Dress Goods and Suitings, in all the new and stylish spring- fabrics, such as Gaberdines, Plaids, Overplaids, Checks, Stripes, Serges, Novelty Weaves, etc., in all the wanted new colors, 40 to 64 inches wide and worth up to $2.00 per QQn Sl I 9 yard. Divided into two lots. Special for Monday, per yard JL, ifix.xc Novelties New Novelty Stripes and Plaids in all the new and nobby sports fabrics, and a ooAJnSr0i the new colorings for suite, dresses and skirts; 60 to fl1 (Tfl (M QC CJO Q!9 QK 54 inches wide; specially priced for Monday ipX.O.U, J)X. VOf ipti.UV, p u White .and Colored Wash Goods In the Basement Gaberdines in full bolts, soft wool finish, pure white, for middies, suits, separate skirts, children's rompers. A specially adapted cloth for in and out door wear. -i n Full 46-inch, special for Monday, yard x7 L White Corded Batiste, medium size check, sheer and crisp. Can be used forjall-purpose dresses, aprons, waists, children's wear, cur tains, etc. this is a number we Bell regularly for 19c a 1 A yard. 80 inches wide.' Monday, yard Ivt Two cases fine quality Imperial English Nainsook, soft finish, free from filling; pure white. 86 inches wide. 12-yard (1 I7r bolts, worth 20c a yard, Monday pX. It) Good quality Cotton Crepe, white ground, neat floral de- 1 A -sign, 24-inch, worth 15c. While this lot lasts, Monday, yard. . 1JL Wash Goods Specials Main Floor, Bargain Square Lot 1 consists of high class imported and domestic materials for dainty summer frocks, blouses, evening wear, etc. Printed Voile and Marquisette. Satin stripe Flonnering, woven Voile, white em broidered Voile, Crepe de Chine in Challie designs; Bulgarian Crepe, plain voiie in white and tints, and other pretty fabrics; 1Q 40 and 46 inches wide, worth 08c, Monday, yard riiL Lot 2 includes high class Satin Ribbons, striped Voile in 1 and 2-inch stripes, white and tinted ground; embroidered Voiles, evening shades in Silk and Cotton Crepes. Just the fabrics you want for street and evening wear. Dancing frocks, blouses, etc. Qi 40 and 45-inch, Monday, yard. DcL Main Floor, Wash Goods Section Sheer, crisp French Organdy, in all new shades; orchid, shell pink, sky and old blue, flame, orange and white; (Jl 46-inch $1.0 Pin dotted Swisses will be in great demand this coming season; for dainty frocks and blouses. We are showing a white with QQ. colored dots, and also tinted grounds. 31-inch, yard 70C Notions J. & P. Coats' 6-cord Thread, a spool ' 3e Large bolts of Bias Tape, at.. 5c '. One big lot of Rick-Rack and other tapes, worth up to a 5c, per bolt Extrsi heavy Skirt Markers, each 10 Wavy Wire Collar Stays, rust proof, card.. Inside Skirt Belting, with bones in, yard :v;'0c Best rust-proof Hooks and Eyes, 10c grade, card Best rust-proof Dress Clasps, dozen 60-inch Tape lines, 10c grade, each 3 i,e Shirring cord, black and white, all sizes, yard le "Omo" and Kleinert Shirt Waist Shields, pair 15c Large 12-yard bolts' of imported Rick-Rack, bolt 18c Finishing Braid and Bias Tape, large bolt 7c Best Ocean Pearl Buttons, card at 2Hc One big lot of embroidery Scis sors, 50c value 35c Button Hole Tape, white only-, yard 10c Delong Hook and Eye Tape, black only, yard 9c Buckle forms, all styles and shapes. 2 for .5c ft -lb. boxes of Dressmaker's Pins, box 36c HOME FURNISHING WEEK Begins Here on Monday, March 12th The third floor has been given over to the exhibit and sale of these splendid Home Furnishings Carpets, Rugs, Draperies, Pictures, Art Furnishings and Wall Papers all join to make this an event without equal. Remarkable Array of RIGHT Rugs We anticipated the rise in the prices of Rugs, many, many months ago, and so the Rugs that we bought away backjn the early part of last year, we own at prices that could not be duplicated today. Considering this, we are able to offer you these splendid floor coverings at prices that are much lower than they would be if we had to purchase them now. In addition, we are offering other and still more wonderful offerings on a limited lot, including Bath and Rag Rugs. Imported Jap Rag Rugs 24x48 in., usually $1.35, at. . .98c 30x60 in., usually $2.50, at $1.98 I 36x72 in., usually $3.00, at $2.19 French Wilton (Best Made) 9x12 $75.00 I 6x9 $42.50 8-3x10-6 $70.00 I ,06x63 $12.00 27x54 $8.00 Alexandria Artloom 9x12 ........ ..$50.00 . 8-8x10-6 $45.00 6x9 $37.50 Almeda Wilton 9x12 $45.00 I 6x9 $42.50 8-3x10-6 ..'...-..$40.00 I 27x64 ,..$6.00 Tapestry 11-3x12 $25.00 I 8-3x10-6 '.$16.75 9x12 ........$17,60 I 6x9 $9.00 These Are Very Special 9x12 ft. Seamless Wiltons, today's retail price $45.00, our price $35.00 . 8Kxl0H ft. Seamless Wiltons, today's retail pnc6 $40.00, our price $32.50 9x12 ft. Sanford Seamless Axminsters, today's re tail price $37.50, our price , $27.50 9x12 ft Sanford & Hartford Seamless Velvets, todays retail price $35v00, our price $25.00 Chenille Bath Rugs, 30x60 inches,, really worth $4.50, at .,. ........$3.00 Body Brussels 11-3x12 $60.00 I 8-3x10-6 $32.50 9x12 $37.00 I 6x9 $24.00 27x54 $4.00 Koyal Axminster 11-3x15 $40.00 11-3x13-6 $37.60 11-3x12 $35.00 9x12 $27.50 11-3x15 ........$80.00 10- 6x13-6 $76.00 11- 3x12 $65.00 9x12 $45.00 Bangor Wilton 8-3x10-6 ..."....$26.00 6x9 $15.00 3x6 $4.50 27x54 $3.00 8-3x10-6 $40.00 6x .......... 127.50 36x63 $8.50 27x54 $6.00 Hartford Bussorah Axminster 11-3x15 .$50.00 11-8x13-6 $45.00 11-3x12 $40.00 9x12 $30.00 8-3x10-6 $27.60 6-9x9 $18.76 Art Furnishings Japanese Lunch Cloths, 45x45 inches, assorted patterns. Hem stitched hem, iy inches. Regular price 60c, each 25c Fancy Satin Pillow Tops, In Jap anese and Oriental designs, in green, lavender and old gold shades; each $1.00 New and dainty Cretonne Bou doir Baskets for waste papers. A folding basket, good size.. $1.00 Fancy cretonne covered Relish Dishes. Made with dainty cretonne with glass dishes for candies or' relish $1.28 Artificial flowers for home dec orations: Nasturtiums, 5 on stem 25c Jonquils, 3 on stem.. 15c Orchids, 2 on stem .......... 19c Marigolds, 3 on stem 15c Large Roses, red or pink.... 19c June Roses, 7 on spray 15c Small Roses, 3 on spray 19c ' Imported Japanese Bamboo Waste Paper Baskest', large and medium sizes 75c The Draperies In Very Unusual Assortment COLORED 'MADRAS "1 Very Special , 500 pairs of fine Voile and Marquis ette Curtains. Choice of scores of pretty lace edge novelty designs; many with beautiful insertions; special, jq 4,000 yards of 36-inch Drapery Cretonnes, in a splendid variety of patterns. Also 39c 1 Q Cretonnes. Very special, yard X7L 100 pieces of the latest Sorrento Voile, hem stitched and colored borders, very fine QQ quality, special, yard 29c Curtain Materials, at 15c 5,000 yards of Scrim, , Marquisette, Swiss and Etamine, plain and fancy borders. White, 4 r ivory and beige; special, yard. , XOC 175 Curtains, pair; $1.10 A large assortment of exquisitely beautiful Madras, used iot overdrapes and summer portieres. Tiffany colors; yard. ...,98c and $1.25 86-Inch Marquisette, Voile and Scrim, plain and fancy edges, in the leading OQn Qv)H AQf curtain colors, special, yard. . .CJC allX rxVU ' Pictures in a Remarkable Assortment Appropriately Framed. Third Floor. Draw te Store; Wall Papers Newest colorings and designs. Suggestions for every room. Third Floor. Lace Curtains Five grades of Filet, Saxony, Cable and Scotch Net Curtains. 35 very choice designs, plain and all over effects. Values to $5.00. Special, (Q PA pair , p0.t)V Imported and Irish Point, Antique St. Gall, Point Duchesse and Point Milan Curtains, in a splendid as Monday, pair. ....$4.98, $5.98, $7.50 Kapock Silk, Yard, $1.98 . The very latest Kapock Silks. Sunfast and very attractive for draping. All the desirable qq colors. 48 inches wide; yard. pj..70 A special lot of new creatkfcs in Cretonnes. Qual ities that we recommend for service i i a select as signs and colorings; yard QQ AQn ' KG aortment of choice de- . OU, , Oi, Quaker Nets. The celebrated Quaker Lace Nets, dotted and allover designs, 33 and 45 inches wide. White, ivory and ecru; specially priced for Mon day, the yard,